Category : Travel
Shuttle bus struck by American Airlines plane at LAX airport, five injured
While taxiing at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), an American Airlines aircraft collided with a shuttle bus. In addition to the bus passengers and aviation workers, five people were injured and four were hospitalized. When the accident occurred, the aircraft was not carrying passengers. The plane was being towed by......
Passenger demand will grow rapidly in 2023, UN aviation agency says
By 2023, the UN‘s aviation agency predicts that global air passenger demand will increase by 3% from 2019 levels on most routes, quickly returning to pre-pandemic levels. As previously noted by ICAO statistical analysis, the air passenger forecasts ICAO is announcing today build on momentum toward recovery in 2022. A......
Passenger demand will grow rapidly in 2023, UN aviation agency says
By 2023, the UN‘s aviation agency predicts that global air passenger demand will increase by 3% from 2019 levels on most routes, quickly returning to pre-pandemic levels. As previously noted by ICAO statistical analysis, the air passenger forecasts ICAO is announcing today build on momentum toward recovery in 2022. A......
15.9 million passengers in 2022 at Abu Dhabi Airports
Abu Dhabi Airports, operator of the emirate’s five airports, released its passenger traffic results today. The number of guests using Abu Dhabi International, Al Ain International, Al Bateen Executive, Delma Island and Sir Bani Yas Island airports tripled from 5.26 million in 2021 to 15.9 million in 2022. Air Traffic......
Etihad Airways increases its frequency to Frankfurt
From May 1, Etihad Airways will increase its services to Frankfurt, Germany. There will be an additional four flights a week added to the airline’s daily frequency, bringing the total number of flights to Frankfurt to 11. Additional flights will be operated by Etihad’s ultra-modern Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, featuring......
Tourism in Thailand beats target with 11.15 million visitors
In 2022, Thailand received 11.15 million foreign visitors, an increase from 428,000 the previous year when pandemic-related travel restrictions were in effect. The figures reflect a solid turnaround as Thailand seeks to revive its tourism industry, which was battered by its strict entry and quarantine policies during the pandemic. Two......
Emirates adds two new services to Australia as demand soars
Emirates has increased its service to Sydney and Melbourne as another step in resuming operations in Australia. Additionally, the airline will resume service to Christchurch, New Zealand via Sydney, offering Australians a new route across the Tasman. Emirates will increase Melbourne’s service from two to three daily via Singapore starting......
In the relaunch of Air India, Airbus to win 235 single-aisle jet orders
A resurgent Air India will announce a historic purchase of some 495 jets on Jan. 27, according to industry sources. Airbus will win an order for 235 single-aisle planes. Sources said the deal covers 425 single-aisle jets, including 235 Airbus A320neos and 190 Boeing 737 MAXs reported by Reuters last......
New destinations added by Wizz Air Abu Dhabi
As part of its commitment to expand convenient, affordable travel for all, Wizz Air Abu Dhabi has launched two routes from Abu Dhabi to Antalya, Turkiye. In addition, it has relaunched its popular route to Salalah, Oman. Flights to Antalya will commence on 1st June and operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays,......
Copenhagen, Dusseldorf added to Etihad Airways route network
Abu Dhabi will be connected to Copenhagen in Denmark and Dusseldorf in Germany by Etihad Airways this year. With four weekly flights to Copenhagen and three weekly flights to Dusseldorf, the flights will provide convenient travel options between Abu Dhabi and these key European cities. Business and Economy classes will......